Romantic Parvenu

Book Review: The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

August 11, 2014

The Golem and the Jinni is historical fantasy for the patient, contemplative reader. Helene Wecker’s storytelling is ultimately rewarding, but it can sometimes feel like the payoff is too long in arriving. For myself, I’m pleased by this unique, ...

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Book Review: The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan

August 10, 2014

When I’m searching for a great romance novel, I look no further than Courtney Milan. The Suffragette Scandal is a look at what happens when a Victorian-era feminist falls in love with an honest scoundrel. The result is hilarity and mayhem, but ...

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Book Review: Shattered by Kevin Hearne

August 9, 2014

Shattered was another step in the Iron Druid process, and at this point I’m very invested in seeing how it turns out. Also, I really like Oberon. Kevin Hearne isn’t my favorite author ever, but he keeps me entertained, and that’s not exactly ...

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Book Review: The Steady Running of the Hour by Justin Go

August 8, 2014

Justin Go’s debut novel is a long, meandering journey across both place and time; it’s a book that weaves together the stories of two men and their relentless drive toward a goal, and the course it takes. The Steady Running of the Hour is deftly ...

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Book Review: Banquet of Lies by Michelle Diener

August 8, 2014

Banquet of Lies was a fun, mystery-thriller with a lighter edge that explored cooking, history, and romance. Michelle Diener is fully capable of telling an interesting, worthwhile story, and that’s what I found this book to be. It’s not a ...

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Book Review: The Lucy Variations by Sara Zarr

August 7, 2014

The Lucy Variations is a book about family, about being yourself, about making mistakes and working to make up for them. Sara Zarr’s talent brought Lucy’s character into clear focus, and I loved the humanity this book portrayed. This is a very ...

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